Palisades Fire Arson Trial Ends in Mistrial; Retrial Scheduled for OctoberJuly 1, 2026Law and PolicyA federal jury deadlocked 10-2 in favor of acquittal in the Palisades Fire arson trial, forcing a mistrial and setting a retrial for October 19, 2026.
DOJ Sues Four States to Compel Five Years of SNAP Applicant DataJuly 1, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ filed civil suits against Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Minnesota on June 26, 2026, seeking court orders to compel SNAP applicant data disclosure to the USDA.
DOJ and 17 State AGs File Antitrust Suit Against Major Egg ProducersJuly 1, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ and 17 state AGs sued Cal-Maine Foods, Hickman's, and Versova for egg price manipulation and filed proposed consent decrees requiring $3.3M and 53M eggs in relief.
Former National Security Adviser Bolton Pleads Guilty Under Espionage ActJuly 1, 2026Law and PolicyFormer national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty June 26 to one Espionage Act count, resolving 18 charges and facing up to five years in prison.
Beasley and Davis Face Federal Indictment in NBA Prop-Bet Bribery SchemeJuly 1, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury in Brooklyn indicted former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis on June 30, 2026, for bribery, wire fraud, and money laundering tied to NBA prop-bet manipulation.
U.S., Israel, Lebanon Sign Trilateral Framework Agreement on Southern LebanonJuly 1, 2026Intelligence
U.S. and Iran Dispute Whether Inspection Commitment Exists Under New Nuclear MOUJuly 1, 2026Intelligence